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On February 1, 2025, India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced significant changes to the country’s income tax structure, providing substantial relief to the middle class. The government has increased the income tax exemption limit, making earnings up to 1.2 million rupees (approximately $13,841) tax-free. This move aims to boost consumer…

On December 29, 2024, a tragic aviation accident occurred in South Korea involving a Jeju Air flight. The aircraft was attempting to land when it crashed, resulting in the loss of nearly 180 lives. Jeju Air, a prominent low-cost carrier in South Korea, operates numerous domestic and international flights. The…

Hits after Hits  Thai-born Blackpink member Lisa has once again captivated global attention with her latest solo release, “Rockstar,” which premiered on June 28. The music video, shot in Bangkok’s vibrant Yaowarat (Chinatown), diverges sharply from conventional international depictions of Thai culture, sparking both fascination and controversy.  Born to be…

In the first six months of 2024, Japan reported over 1,000 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a staggering number that surpasses the total cases recorded last year. This alarming rise in STSS, a severe illness caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus), raises serious public health…

In recent weeks, Bangladesh has been gripped by widespread protests led by university students against a government recruitment system that they claim is unfair and discriminatory. The system, which allocates a significant portion of high-paying government jobs based on various quotas, has sparked outrage among students who argue that it…

Run every four years, the ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the most highly anticipated sport tournaments in the world. Picture Source: CNN Matching the fervor of baseball season in the US, Cricket is the most watched sport in South Asia, garnering over 2.5 billion spectators. The 13th edition…

Street killings, death threats, and living in fear of your own neighborhood. What happened? Picture Source: BBC News On August 3rd, a bizarre incident bursted out of nowhere. A man in his 20s rammed his car into passers-by near Seohyeon Station, stabbed one person to death and injured another twelve.…

Picture Source: CNN Tracking Doksuri’s Wrath Philippines  On July 26, Typhoon Doksuri hit the Northeast of the Philippines with winds of about 220 kilometers per hour (140 mph). Doksuri peaked at Category 4 strength, making it the second-strongest Typhoon so far this year. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction…

Picture Source: Koimoi One in every seven Chinese suffer from at least one type of mental illness in their lifetime. We need to talk. Coco Lee, renowned Chinese-American singer, passed away from suicide on July 5 at the age of 48. Since her debut roughly 30 years ago, she has…

Picture Source: The Japan Times Exploring the Complexities of Declining Birth Rates and Social Dysfunction The countries of East Asia are faced with the challenges posed by declining birth rates and new social stigmas. Today, East Asia holds the world’s lowest fertility rate of 1.2 births per woman, seeing more…